Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsGreat Southern Bancorp Inc (GSBC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
GSBC
Great Southern Bancorp Inc
$80.16
+0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $858.51M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 169492% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $226.83M). GSBC leads profitability with a 29.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. GSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.88. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
GSBC
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.7%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 4.1%
Earnings declined 16.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : GSBC
The strongest argument for GSBC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.7% and operating margin at 34.7%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GSBC
The primary concerns for GSBC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while GSBC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).
Visit Website →Great Southern Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. is a banking holding company for Great Southern Bank offering a range of financial services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri.
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